A Western New York woman is sharing her story of survival. In “The Man Behind the Curtain,” Jessica Renee and co-author Valerie Dimino call attention to the years of trauma Jessica has endured as a result of her stepfather raping and sexually assaulting her.
Jessica was 11 years old when her stepfather raped her for the first time. It was a pattern of abuse that continued until Jessica was 15, when her boyfriend learned the truth and reported it to adults. Her stepfather was eventually convicted and sentenced to eight years in prison.
Now in her 20s, Jessica is happy and thriving, and says she is using her voice to help others searching for hope. She and Dimino are our guests this hour:
- Jessica Renee, co-author of “The Man Behind the Curtain”
- Valerie Dimino, co-author of “The Man Behind the Curtain”
